Curbing your meat intake doesn’t necessarily mean you have to put away the grill. In Bobby Flay’s recipe for
Toasted Israeli Couscous Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables (pictured above), he chars up seasonal veggies that make this salad both colorful and satisfying. Plus, pearly Israeli couscous makes for a delicious and hearty alternative to mixed greens.

Just as he would when grilling a piece of meat, Bobby makes a marinade to flavor and tenderize the vegetables. He whisks together balsamic vinegar, garlic and Dijon mustard, and then tosses half of this vinaigrette with zucchini, asparagus, bell peppers and cherry tomatoes. Following his lead, allow the veggies to sit and soak up the flavors for 15 minutes, and then grill until just cooked through. Next, toast the couscous with olive oil to bring out its natural flavor. Cook the couscous until al dente and toss with the bite-sized grilled vegetables. Finally, toss the salad with the remaining vinaigrette, and garnish with fresh basil and flat-leaf parsley.